Thelma Ruby

JW3 To Present A Celebration of Bernard Kops In February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 18, 2025

A year after his death, JW3 is celebrating the extraordinary life and works of the vital Jewish voice of Bernard Kops on Sunday 16 February at 7.30pm.The evening will include extracts from his fantastical and surreal poems and stage plays including his defining The Hamlet of Stepney Green.

JW3 Will Celebrate Bernard Kops Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2025

A year after his death, JW3 is celebrating the extraordinary life and works of the vital Jewish voice of  Bernard Kops next month. Learn more about the upcoming event here.

BWW Review: MOMMA GOLDA, King's Head Theatre
by Louis Train - Nov 5, 2018

Put simply, Ruby's caricaturistic portrayal of Golda Meir, the former Prime Minister of Israel, does great injustice to the source material, and blends comedy and melodrama so unevenly as almost to be making fun of Mrs Meir and the country she led through war.

Thelma Ruby Returns To The Stage At 93 Years Old For A Limited Run Of MOMMA GOLDA
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2018

After being crowned 2017 Oldie of the Year and appearing in the first two series of Jack Dee's critically-acclaimed sitcom Bad Move, the ninety-three year old star returns as Golda Meir in this renowned adaptation of William Gibson's Golda.

'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018

Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.

New Double Album 'Lost West End Vintage 2' Celebrates London's Forgotten Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2018

Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2' to be released on July 27th 2018.

The King's Head Theatre Announces Festival 47
by Rebecca Russo - May 25, 2017

20 brand new shows from some of the UK's most exciting emerging production companies are set to hit the stage at the King's Head Theatre this July. Festival 47 is a two-week, curated season featuring drama, comedy, musical theatre and storytelling. Featuring world premieres alongside transfers from the UK's biggest arts festivals, Festival 47 will build upon the success of 2015 and 2016's festivals of new work at the North London venue.

Theatre Legend Thelma Ruby To Grace The Stage At The King's Head Theatre With Her One-Woman Show
by BWW News Desk - Jan 25, 2017

Thelma Ruby is no ordinary 91 year old. With over 60 years spent on stage, treading the boards with the likes of Orson Welles, Dame Judi Dench, Chaim Topol and many more, this luminary entertainer is sure to surprise and delight audiences with her return to the King's Head Theatre on Valentine's Day.

Four Premieres and More Slated for #Festival46 at King's Head Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 6, 2016

Hot on the heels of #Festival45 last Autumn, which debunked the myth that the festival format makes it impossible to pay actors once and for all, the King's Head Theatre is proud to present #Festival46.